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WK52 VKL

2002 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

2,926 mi
Last recorded2,926 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 VKL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 2,926 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 2,926 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 31 May 2011 2,926 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 31 May 2011 2,926 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 2,926 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 1,277 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 16 Jul 2009 12,260 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Aug 2008 1,089 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 912 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?

Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,911
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,706
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,581
Tyre tread not clearly visible 1,455
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,453
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WK52 VKL is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Zip fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 1,911 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK52 VKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK52 VKL registered?

WK52 VKL is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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